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A player of current prominence (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

actor

'a player' is the definition.
('actor' can be a synonym of 'player')

'current prominence' is the wordplay.
'current' becomes 'ac' (alternating current).
'prominence' becomes 'tor' (I've seen this in another clue).
'ac'+'tor'='ACTOR'

'of' is the link.

(Other definitions for actor that I've seen before include "Stage-player" , "Performer in drama" , "Croat (anag.)" , "Theatre player" , "One taking part" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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